Covid-19 In my county now

BrandiDavis · ‎06-27-2016

So, I knew it was only a matter of time, but we just got our first confirmed case of Covid-19 this afternoon. The person had been overseas. :-( :-( WHY, WHY wasn't travel restricted WEEKS ago?

I just don't understand this. IF they really wanted to get a hold on this, why didn't they take out ALL the stops necessary? Just things I think about, while I try to remain positive about this subject, but now that it's actually in my county I just don't know anymore. Sorry, not trying to be a downer at all. Just being realistic.

They closed my daughters school tomorrow. Next week was spring break anyways, so I guess we will see if it will be closed beyond that later on. I am really trying to remain positive/upbeat for my daughters (she is 17) sake, but also I've explained to her that there is a big chance she might be confined to the house for a while, b/c I don't want her going places that she doesn't HAVE to go. She understands.

Please everyone stay safe. Btw I am in Knoxville TN, Knox county to be exact.

~ Hope in TN ~

threecees · ‎09-22-2017

Schools still open here in PA. I have teens as well.

Expecting any day now for that to change.

January121 · ‎03-21-2010

I understand how you feel .... I am in NY & am extremely worried .... up until yesterday I hadn’t gone out for 2 weeks ... I figured I was safer in the house.... now they are saying that it’s going to get worse before it gets better!!!!! .....the world has turned into a horrible place & we are all being punished .... I pray that God watches over the good people ..... take care of yourself & your daughter 🙏🙏

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

I think there are schools closing in PA It was on the 6pm news but I wasn't fully paying attention.

Linmo · ‎12-16-2013

@BrandiDavis Try not to worry too much. It is serious and we should all take common sense precautions, but most people who contract the virus will recover. Many will not even require medical attention. Hopefully, testing will be more widely available soon and we'll have a better idea of the number of people who are infected.

In my California county, there have been 20 diagnosed cases and 66 in our neighboring county. Most schools have gone online or are closed for at least the next couple of weeks. Restaurants are hurting right now. Costco is more crowded than usual, but still has TP and other essential items. DH and many others have been directed to work from home. I trust my local and state government officials to do what's best for our state.

Porcelain · ‎02-19-2014

We'll be okay @BrandiDavis. Distract yourself most of the time. You don't have to keep minute by minute tabs on this. Just dip into the info at scheduled times. I'm in TN too. We will be okay.

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lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

I lived in Knoxville for many years; UTK alumnus- go Vols! You are smart to prepare your daughter for possible closures and staying home. She sounds like she will be just fine.

msgb · ‎08-30-2010

I know a number of the public schools in my area are closed.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Because weeks ago people would have screamed bloody murder if they had tried to restrict travel.

Just look at the responses from last week about the panic and the snide remarks about people over reacting. Do you really think the mood then was where you could restrict travel? I hardly think so.

The problem here is that it is a largely unknown and fluid situation--hard to deal with anything like so everything that is being done is under the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation.

Darlingdino · ‎09-18-2019

I understand, this is scary. But I have to say it is nice to come here and see some people taking this serious. My facebook feed is full of people still joking and laughing about this even after all that has been cancelled since yesterday. I really thought that would change. This is a battle that is going to take each of us taking precautions to help slow the spread. With so many people not on board and not caring, I am afraid it will take military with guns to get people to stop spreading this. At least you are aware and doing what you can, that is all each of us can do, I agree with the other comment, if it gets to be too much, take some time away from it , the information, I mean, and then come back later. Take care